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Bail Reform Changes Included In NYS Budget

April 6, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBNAY – Changes to the state’s bail reform laws were included in the New York State budget. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, that while he was proud of the bail reforms the state made last year, …

Health

NY Coronavirus Cases Hit 142, Including Official, EMS Worker

March 10, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — Coronavirus case numbers swelled in New York on Monday, with a New York City airport agency official and an emergency medical services worker among those infected. School closings, college class cancellations and other …

Government

Lawmakers Push To Extend The Child Victims Act Window

March 6, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBANY – A group of state legislators that survived sexual abuse as children are looking to extend the Child Victims Act lookback window. The window lifts the statute of limitations for victims of abuse and …

Government

State Lawmakers Push For Shorter Suicide Hotline Number

March 6, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBANY – A group of New York lawmakers are continuing the push for a three-digit suicide hotline number. They want to change the current 11-digit number to 988. They say shortening the hotline and treating …

Health

Bill Allocates $40 Million To Combat Coronavirus In New York

March 4, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBANY – New York’s Senate and Assembly has voted to allocate $40 million toward fighting the Novel Coronavirus in New York State. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a news conference Wednesday that there …

Government

NY Bill Requiring Backseat Buckle Up Passes Legislature

March 4, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — New York senators moved to strengthen the state’s seat belt laws Tuesday and approved a bill that requires backseat adult passengers to buckle up. The legislation, passed by the state Senate and Assembly, …

Government

State Activists, Nurses To Rally For Stronger Healthcare Programs Tuesday

March 3, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBANY – Addiction and mental health activists will join a group of nurses from across New York State today rallying for stronger healthcare programs. In his 2021 budget proposal, Governor Andrew Cuomo raised funding for …

Government

NY Eyes Extra Revenue But Forecasters Warn About New Virus

March 3, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — New York could see at least $700 million in extra tax revenue through March 2021, but the state’s economic outlook is nonetheless uncertain because of the new coronavirus outbreak. The state’s latest economic …

Government

Cuomo Holds A Briefing On The First Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In New York

March 2, 2020 By News Staff 0

App users, tap here to watch live. NEW YORK — New York confirms first positive test result of the new virus that has sickened tens of thousands across the globe. The sick person was a …

Government

New York Gets Green Light To Test For COVID-19 Virus

March 2, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — New York received approval Saturday to conduct its own tests for the COVID-19 virus, a move officials said will significantly speed up turnaround times for results as the outbreak spreads. Gov. Andrew Cuomo …

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